Recruitment Notice for Faculty Position at Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University

Position Available: Assistant Professor (1 position)

Department: Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University, Center for Environmental Response and Aging, Laboratory of Nucleic Acid Modifications and Damage Response

Job Description: The candidate will be involved in the creation, supply, and analysis of aging mice under environmental stress at the Center for Environmental Response and Aging. Additionally, the candidate will engage in basic research on the relationship between genomic instability, cancer and aging.

Qualification: Candidates should hold a PhD or be expected to obtain one by the time of appointment, with a background in a science-related field.

Expected Start Date: From April 1, 2025, or later (negotiable)

Condition:
(1) Salary: Based on Tohoku University’s employment regulations, salary will be determined according to experience. The annual salary system applies, starting at approximately 4,320,000 JPY. Other allowances, such as commuting allowance, may be provided.
(2) Employment Status: Full-time
(3) Term: Until March 31, 2026 (renewable)
(4) Working Hours: Discretionary labor system for professional work. Basic working hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM, subject to individual discretion.
(5) Holidays: Weekends, public holidays, and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)
(6) Social Insurance: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association, employment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
Other conditions follow Tohoku University’s employment regulations. Tohoku University Regulations

Application Documents:
(1) CV (Tohoku University format, with a photo attached)
(2) List of published papers and conference presentations
(3) Summary of previous research (within one A4 page)
(4) Contact information for 1-2 referees who can provide opinions on the applicant (e.g., email addresses)
*Documents (2)-(4) are free format
(CV format should be downloaded here.)

Application Deadline: Applications must arrive by November 29, 2024 (Friday)

Submission: Please send the PDF files of the required documents (1) to (4) via email to kozo.tanaka.d2*tohoku.ac.jp (replace * to @). Note that application documents will not be returned.

Contact Information:
o Contact Person: Kozo Tanaka, Laboratory of Nucleic Acid Modifications and Damage Response, Center for Environmental Response and Aging, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University
o Email: kozo.tanaka.d2*tohoku.ac.jp (replace * to @)
o Phone: 022-717-8491

Remarks:
o Applicants may be requested to give a presentation during the selection process.
o Tohoku University promotes activities to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and encourages applications from diverse candidates. Tohoku University DEI Promotion Statement
o In accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Law for Men and Women, Article 8, women will be given preference if they have equivalent qualifications, as part of efforts to improve the employment rate of female faculty members.
o Tohoku University has established guidelines to respect diverse genders in academic, research, and professional activities. Tohoku University Gender Diversity Guidelines
o Tohoku University offers childcare facilities, including the Kawauchi Keyaki Nursery School (capacity: 22), Aobayama Midori Nursery School (capacity: 116), and Hoshinoko Nursery School (capacity: 120) for hospital staff. There are also childcare rooms for mildly ill children and post-illness children available for all university staff.
o Details on support for work-life balance and research support are available on the following websites:
 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promotion Center
 Human Resources Planning Division